Quality Control

Biological Activity

Vanoxerine (GBR-12909) is a piperazine derivative which is a potent and selective DRI (dopamine reuptake inhibitor). GBR-12909 binds to the target site on the DAT ~ 500 times more strongly than cocaine, but simultaneously inhibits the release of dopamine. This combined effect only slightly elevates dopamine levels, giving vanoxerine only mild stimulant effects. Vanoxerine has been researched for use in treating cocaine dependence both as a substitute for cocaine and to block the rewarding effects.

Conversion of different model animals based on BSA (Value based on data from FDA Draft Guidelines)

Species

Mouse

Rat

Rabbit

Guinea pig

Hamster

Dog

Weight (kg)

0.02

0.15

1.8

0.4

0.08

10

Body Surface Area (m2)

0.007

0.025

0.15

0.05

0.02

0.5

Km factor

3

6

12

8

5

20

Animal A (mg/kg) = Animal B (mg/kg) multiplied by

Animal B Km

Animal A Km

For example, to modify the dose of resveratrol used for a mouse (22.4 mg/kg) to a dose based on the BSA for a rat, multiply 22.4 mg/kg by the Km factor for a mouse and then divide by the Km factor for a rat. This calculation results in a rat equivalent dose for resveratrol of 11.2 mg/kg.